Registration

Do not miss the opportunity to attend the leading international conference on the latest information on global advances in cancer control. Check out the special rate for consumers on the last Congress day.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR CONSUMERS on last day

for the first time the last Congress day (Saturday 6 December) will open to consumers at an exclusive registration rate of only AUD 50. You will get to attend a whole day filled with fantastic sessions, a plenary, discussion panels, the Big Debate, the Big sCreen, abstract presentations on the hottest topics, the NCD Café, and a memorable rock concert mixed with story telling, to close off the Congress and leave Melbournians inspired.

*Please note that no invitation letters to support visa applications may be issued with this last day Consumer rate. Thank you for your understanding.

Registration process

Registration for delegates is completed on-line by going to the following link: HERE
Note that invited speakers, sponsors who benefit from complimentary registrations and exhibitors will be supplied with a different link.

The steps are straightforward and corrections and amendments can be made at any stage. People who have already used the Currinda registration system for another conference will be able to use their existing record. The Currinda system is powered by the World Cancer Congress appointed agency, ASN Events.

Unlike other systems, the registration portal will let you create an enduring profile which you can return to at any stage. Your record is continuously kept up to date with your registration details, invoices and paperwork, abstract submission, accommodation, extra details, invitation letters for visa applications, preferences and payment status. Bookmark the link so you can return when needed.

As you register online for the World Cancer Congress, you will be able to:

Registration categories

You may find in the grid below all registration categories and discounts that are currently available.

Standard - Not a current financial member of either the UICC Member affiliates or UICC Vanguard partners

UICC Member - to qualify for this category, you must be a current UICC Member

UICC Vanguard Partner - to qualify for this category, your organisation must be recognised as a UICC Vanguard Partner.

Student - must be engaged in full time academic study, provide their student number on the registration application, and if asked, provide a copy of their student card as well as a letter supporting their status from the head of their department.

Discounts cannot be accumulated but the largest one can be claimed. If applicable the discount is applied after you have registered. If your discount results in a credit, it will be refunded by the way monies were received.

*Discount on: 2012 WCC Montréal delegates / Invited Speaker's Friend / Accepted Abstract presenters – applied in the first week of June to registrations made between Feb 1st and June 9th for delegates who fit within one of these categories.

**Participants from Low and Middle Income Countries– applied to delegates from LMIC Countries who are UICC Members and have confirmed with the Delegate Services (Ms. Bree Dewberry at bd@asnevents.net.au) they have received a visa from the Australian Government to attend the conference (see information on applying for a visa and the countries affected on the web page).

***Joint Full WCC & COSA registration discount – various rates apply depending on the affiliation with COSA For delegates registering to attend all of COSA and WCC, both conferences are offering you a reduced full registration rate. As you finish registering for one of the conferences, you will be prompted to register for the other as well. If you have already registered and paid for the WCC you will receive a refund when you register for the COSA Conference as well regardless of when you make that decision.

****Consumer rate - Please note that no invitation letters to support visa applications may be issued with this last day Consumer rate. Thank you for your understanding.

Terms and conditions of registrations

The following activities are included in the Full participant registration:

Access to all sessions including “Lunch and Learn activities”

Access to the Global Village, Morning Yoga Classes and NCD Café

Invitation to the Welcome Reception and Opening Ceremony

Invitation to the Screening Documentary "A day without cancer"; Australian Showcase Performance and Closing Concert "inspiring Lives; Inspiring Music" - please consult the online daily programme for more information

Delegate material (including printed Final Programme if requested in advance, access to Congress Smart Phone application which includes the e-networking Platform and sponsors' materials)

Invitation to apply for a online Master Course - now closed

Opportunity to submit an Abstract and present it at the 2014 World Cancer Congress - now closed

For UICC Members only: participation to UICC General Assembly, followed by UICC Presidents' reception

Access to all COSA sessions on Thursday 4 December (not including the COSA Trade and Exhibition area)

The following activities are included in the Accompanying person registration:

Invitation to the Welcome Reception and Opening Ceremony

Invitation to the Australian Showcase Performance and Closing Concert "Inspiring Lives; Inspiring Music"

Half day city tour

Onsite Registration Opening Hours

The WCC registration desk will be located in front of the Global Village (Melbourne Room, level 2) at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The registration opening hours will be as follows:

Wednesday 3 December - Exhibitors only

10:00 - 19:00

Wednesday 3 December - All delegates

15:00 - 19:00

Thursday 4 December

08:00 - 18:00

Friday 5 December

08:00 - 18:00

Saturday 6 December

08:00 - 16:00

PAYMENTS

During your registration process, you will be asked to make payment, however this is not required at the time of registering. You can re-visit your registration portal at anytime to make payment. Early bird rates must be made by the deadline and all payments must be completed before the Congress. Delegates from developing countries must pay their registration to obtain a visa.

Available payment options for International and Local delegates include:

* Credit card - VISA or Master Card. (We do not accept AMEX).* Cheque - personal or business/employer, drawn upon an Australian bank account.* Direct debit or Electronic funds transfer - you will be emailed banking instructions upon request. Bank details for a Direct Deposit can be found on your invoice.

All rates quoted include GST and are in Australian dollars. A Tax Invoice (the registration fee includes 10% Australian Government Goods and Services Tax - GST) is provided by email once you have registered or made a change or accommodation booking. It can also be downloaded from your registration portal.

CANCELLATIONS

All cancellations must be made in writing to the Congress Delegate Services, informing Mrs Bree Dewberry at bd@asnevents.net.au

Registration cancellation before November 1st 2014 incur a $100 cancellation fee applies. After November the 1st, no refunds are possible. However a registration fee may be transferred to an unregistered delegate without charge.

Note no refunds are possible for registrations made under the ‘Exclusive Offer’ which ran until 31st January 2014.

Note that an additional fee may be charged if a hotel booking is cancelled (depending on each hotel's policy). ALL cancellations MUST be made in writing to bd@asnevents.net.au

Changes to Details PRIOR TO THE CONGRESS

Any changes to the registration and accommodation booking details should be made via your registration profile in the first instance, or directed in an email to the Congress Delegate Services, managed by ASN Events, who will endeavour to accommodate the request.

DURING THE CONGRESS

Lost Badges

Name badges must be worn at all times. If a badge has been lost or forgotten and a new badge has to be reprinted, they can be issued at the registration desk upon a deposit of AU$ 100. If the original badge is returned within 24 hours the deposit will be returned.

Name changes

Individuals who have already registered may transfer their registration to another person. The new registrant has to provide written permission for the transfer from the original registrant, and a handling fee of AU$ 40 will be charged. Please visit the registration desk in the foyer on Level 2, outside the Global Village for more information.

Reprinting on-site

In the event of a spelling mistake on the badge, and if a reprinting is required, an AU$ 20 administrative fee will be charged.

Insurance

The Registration fee does not include insurance of any kind and the Delegate Services cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance. Delegates are encouraged to make their own insurance arrangements to cover any loss caused by unforeseen delay, circumstance or cancellation.

VISA APPLICATIONS

Official invitation letters

To support visa applications for Congress participants not eligible for an ETA, a letter of invitation is available to all fully registered delegates from such countries. Your letter may be retrieved automatically as you register online for the Congress, once your registration fee is settled. Please contact ASN Events to retrieve your letter.